Show that a ring R is commutative if and only it a - b = (a+ b) (a - b) for all a, be R.

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter5: Rings, Integral Domains, And Fields
Section5.1: Definition Of A Ring
Problem 17E: If R1 and R2 are subrings of the ring R, prove that R1R2 is a subring of R.
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Show that a ring R is commutative if and only it
a² - b = (a+ b) (a - b) for all a, be R.
Transcribed Image Text:Show that a ring R is commutative if and only it a² - b = (a+ b) (a - b) for all a, be R.
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